WD17 1AB, Watford has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.96 per 1,000 population. This WD17 1AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD17 postcode area, which has experienced 116 crimes and a crime rate of 8.83 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WD17 1AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD17 1AB, encompassing approximately 1696 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 35.96 | -4.76% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 11.79 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 10.61 | -37.50% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.95 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.36 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.77 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.18 | -80.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.18 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.59 | -83.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.59 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.59 | -88.89% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 45.39 | 90.91% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 12.38 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 8.84 | 900.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 5.90 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 5.31 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.72 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 3.54 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.77 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.18 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 29.48 | -29.41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 7.07 | -56.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 6.48 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.54 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.54 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.36 | -62.50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.77 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.18 | -77.78% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.18 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.18 | -75.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 48.34 | -13.79% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 14.74 | 6.25% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 10.02 | 800.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 5.31 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 4.72 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.36 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.36 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.36 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.36 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.77 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 39.50 | 45.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 17.10 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 9.43 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.54 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 3.54 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.77 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.59 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.59 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 29.48 | 53.85% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 11.79 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 7.07 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.77 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.77 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.77 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.18 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.59 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 26.53 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 9.43 | -48.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 7.66 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 4.13 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.36 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.18 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.59 | -80.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 45.39 | 8.70% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 14.74 | -4.76% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 11.79 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.54 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.54 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.95 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.36 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.77 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.18 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.59 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 41.86 | 15.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 13.56 | -16.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 12.38 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.95 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.95 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.36 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.36 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.77 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.18 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.59 | -80.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 44.21 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 14.74 | 17.65% |
| Public order | 10 | 11.79 | 233.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 5.90 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.95 | -55.56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.36 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.77 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 42.44 | 31.58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 14.74 | 41.67% |
| Other theft | 9 | 10.02 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 5.31 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.95 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.36 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.77 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.77 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.77 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 35.37 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 11.20 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 7.07 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.54 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 3.54 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.95 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.36 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 20 |
| July 2024 | 21 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 25 |
| April 2024 | 29 |
| March 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 18 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 25 |
| October 2023 | 25 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD17 1AB postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |